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SmokinCarrot · 05-23-2015, 01:36 PM

Morning all. Looking for someone in the Redmond, Bellevue, etc.... area that has had the mufflers taken off but stock catalytic converters still on. I am thinking of doing this myself to get a bit more rumble. I just don't want it to sound like open headers. It would need to be an SS not an LT or ZL so I can get as close an idea as possible. Stock motor would be great. If anyone does and has two minutes to meet where ever let me know. Thanks in advance.

keef · 05-23-2015, 01:48 PM

That's my setup, with magnaflow catback and cold air intake. Sounds great, I've had a ZL1 follow me into a parking lot to ask what setup I had.

It definitely is not open header sound, but a big upgrade over the disappointing stock sound.

SmokinCarrot · 05-24-2015, 09:45 AM

Thanks Keef. Heard Magnaflows have great sound. I need to hear one in person to decide though. Its got SLP big mouth 2 on it now but its not that rumble I'm looking for.

SmokinCarrot · 05-25-2015, 09:48 AM

Bump.

ForgedReality · 05-26-2015, 02:13 PM

I, too, have the Magnaflow axle-back and cold-air intake. I have long-tube TSP headers that I had ceramic coated velvet black, along with the Magnaflow x-pipe. They have been sitting in a box in my garage for a couple years and I haven't made the time to do the install yet. XD

Love the sound just from removing the mufflers though, and those things are HUGE and heavy. You'll be glad to be rid of them.

keef · 05-26-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCarrot

Thanks Keef. Heard Magnaflows have great sound. I need to hear one in person to decide though. Its got SLP big mouth 2 on it now but its not that rumble I'm looking for.

Well you'll probably find people a bit closer. But if you're ever down around Portland soon-ish let me know.

bowtie98607 · 05-27-2015, 01:17 PM

Yep I'm in Vancouver. Just cut the factory mufflers out and welded straight pipe to the factory exhaust outlets. Only engine mod is cold air intake and oil catch can. Definitely not open header sounding!

MonsterV6 · 05-27-2015, 04:04 PM

It sounds great without the suitcases back there, highly recommended it

brengeek · 05-28-2015, 10:53 AM

We have the muffler delete on our 2012 vert, 6-speed. Lots of decel pop. We're in Port Orchard. Looking to do a cruise out here soon, we have a few in the group with the muffler delete on their cars.

ForgedReality · 05-28-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtie98607

Yep I'm in Vancouver. Just cut the factory mufflers out and welded straight pipe to the factory exhaust outlets. Only engine mod is cold air intake and oil catch can. Definitely not open header sounding!

Dude, you seriously need to upgrade those tips. They don't fill out the ports enough at all. The Magnaflow axle-back comes with 5 inch polished tips. They're perfect.

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...one=all&id=218

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bowtie98607 · 05-28-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ForgedReality

Dude, you seriously need to upgrade those tips. They don't fill out the ports enough at all. The Magnaflow axle-back comes with 5 inch polished tips. They're perfect.

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...one=all&id=218

Attachment 720077

MagnaFlow 15093 - MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust Kits

Exhaust System, Competition, No Mufflers, Rear Axle-back, Stainless Steel, Chevy, 6.2L, Kit
Part Number: MPE-15093

$670.73

Aluminized Steel 3"x20'
$20
Same sound and performance!

SmokinCarrot · 05-28-2015, 07:47 PM

Thank for the input. I do want to get rid of them I just have to be careful as I live in an HOA and I like my neighbors so probably being a little ocd about this.

SmokinCarrot · 05-28-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtie98607

Yep I'm in Vancouver. Just cut the factory mufflers out and welded straight pipe to the factory exhaust outlets. Only engine mod is cold air intake and oil catch can. Definitely not open header sounding!

That's a clean set up you got there. I hope mine looks that good if and when I pull the trigger on this.

SmokinCarrot · 05-28-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brengeek

We have the muffler delete on our 2012 vert, 6-speed. Lots of decel pop. We're in Port Orchard. Looking to do a cruise out here soon, we have a few in the group with the muffler delete on their cars.

Port Orchard? Got family around there. May just have to hook up for a drive and a burger.

05-23-2015, 01:36 PM	#1
SmokinCarrot Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 53	Any muffler deletes nearby? Morning all. Looking for someone in the Redmond, Bellevue, etc.... area that has had the mufflers taken off but stock catalytic converters still on. I am thinking of doing this myself to get a bit more rumble. I just don't want it to sound like open headers. It would need to be an SS not an LT or ZL so I can get as close an idea as possible. Stock motor would be great. If anyone does and has two minutes to meet where ever let me know. Thanks in advance.

05-27-2015, 01:17 PM	#7
bowtie98607 Drives: 12 SS2RS, 73 RS/TypeLT, 68 Vette Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 222 View My Garage	Yep I'm in Vancouver. Just cut the factory mufflers out and welded straight pipe to the factory exhaust outlets. Only engine mod is cold air intake and oil catch can. Definitely not open header sounding! __________________

05-27-2015, 04:04 PM	#8
MonsterV6 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tukwila, Washington Posts: 376 View My Garage	It sounds great without the suitcases back there, highly recommended it __________________ 481rwhp 436 rwtq on a Mustang dyno, BTR stage iv comp cam, Stainless power headers w/ highflow cats, G5CR intake, straight pipe, vmax throttle body, 6k hid fog & headlights, BMR strut bar, LG Motorsport coilovers Hurst short shifter, Elite catch can, Stillen splitter,cypher harness bar,

05-28-2015, 10:53 AM	#9
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	We have the muffler delete on our 2012 vert, 6-speed. Lots of decel pop. We're in Port Orchard. Looking to do a cruise out here soon, we have a few in the group with the muffler delete on their cars. __________________

05-23-2015, 01:48 PM	#2
keef Drives: 2010 2SS RS Black w/ gray stripes Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 47	That's my setup, with magnaflow catback and cold air intake. Sounds great, I've had a ZL1 follow me into a parking lot to ask what setup I had. It definitely is not open header sound, but a big upgrade over the disappointing stock sound.

05-24-2015, 09:45 AM	#3
SmokinCarrot Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 53	Thanks Keef. Heard Magnaflows have great sound. I need to hear one in person to decide though. Its got SLP big mouth 2 on it now but its not that rumble I'm looking for.

05-25-2015, 09:48 AM	#4
SmokinCarrot Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 53	Bump.

05-26-2015, 02:13 PM	#5
ForgedReality Envy Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 915 View My Garage	I, too, have the Magnaflow axle-back and cold-air intake. I have long-tube TSP headers that I had ceramic coated velvet black, along with the Magnaflow x-pipe. They have been sitting in a box in my garage for a couple years and I haven't made the time to do the install yet. XD Love the sound just from removing the mufflers though, and those things are HUGE and heavy. You'll be glad to be rid of them.

05-28-2015, 07:47 PM	#12
SmokinCarrot Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 53	Thank for the input. I do want to get rid of them I just have to be careful as I live in an HOA and I like my neighbors so probably being a little ocd about this.